Title
Update on the Historic Tumwater Brewhouse
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Briefing on preservation efforts.
Staff Contact:
Marygrace Goddu, Historic Preservation Officer, Community Planning & Development, 360.480.0923
Presenter(s):
Ann Cook, Communications Manager, City of Tumwater
Background and Analysis:
Tumwater's Old Brewery Building was constructed by Leopold Schmidt in 1906. The six-story structure was built with Chehalis brick, Tenino sandstone foundation and trim, lumber from the Hewitt and Ward Lake areas, and sand and gravel from Mud Bay and Tykle's Cove. The Olympia Brewery was the Tumwater community's largest private employer for a significant part of the past century and the community holds many family and personal stories of experiences working there. Following Washington State passage of prohibition in 1916 the building fell into disrepair.
In 1978 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1995, it was added to the Washington Trust's Most Endangered list, and in 2003 it made the National Trust's endangered list.
The City of Tumwater has taken actions to protect the Old Brewhouse with comprehensive plan goals and policies, and the development of a Tumwater Historic Commercial Zoning District. The brewhouse was donated to the City in April 2016 to be preserved and restored.
Tumwater successfully secured a State Heritage Capital Programs Grant in 2017 for emergency repairs critical for short-term protection, including construction of a temporary roof, window coverings, and masonry repairs. A second HCP grant was received for the 2019-2021 biennium to continue preservation work. Additional sources of revenue include WA Community Project Grants, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, foundation grants and partnerships, in-kind and pro-bono services, and transportation funding related to trails.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
General community interest
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